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Olentangy Highlands

Olentangy Highlands

Suburban Neighborhood in Worthington, Ohio

Franklin County 43085
$633,294 Average Value
$223 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

A riverside subdivision

One of Olentangy Highland's biggest appeals is that it is based within a rapidly growing part of Columbus. WBNS 10TV recently reported that the Olentangy Local School District is expected to add 12,000 new homes in the next decade. Shaded by oaks and sycamores, Olentangy Highlands is a place where residents golf at the nearby country club in the mornings and host backyard cookouts in the evenings. The nearby forested parks complement the neighborhood’s rustic New Traditional housing style that defines the neighborhood. For date nights and special events, several fine dining establishments are along the neighborhood’s southern edge. “You’ve got entertainment, food and shopping within a 2-mile drive,” says Realtor Darcie Barton, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Keller Williams Capital Partners. “Because of the convenience factor, people do not sell often.” The median household income is about $187,000, compared to Worthington's median household income of $119,000.
The Olentangy Highlands neighborhood is situated among the lush greenery of mature trees.
The Olentangy Highlands neighborhood is situated among the lush greenery of mature trees.
A Tudor style home in Olentangy Highlands features a side load two-car garage.
A Tudor style home in Olentangy Highlands features a side load two-car garage.
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Brookside Golf & Country Club and Olentangy Park

Olentangy River runs along the community’s eastern border. Residents paddle and fish in the river. Olentangy Park is across the river. The park has a mountain bike course, tennis courts, a skatepark, multiple playgrounds and a paved nature trail. Perry Park is directly west of the neighborhood. The 22-acre greenspace has three baseball diamonds, two playgrounds, a shelter and walking paths. Members of Brookside Golf & Country Club spend time on the fairways while their children play in the pool. The club is about a mile west. Jeffers Mound, a Hopewell tradition Native American burial ground built between 100 B.C. and 400 A.D., is located within the community.
Brookside Golf and Country Club is located only a couple of minutes away from Olentangy Highland
Brookside Golf and Country Club is located only a couple of minutes away from Olentangy Highland
Brookside Golf and Country Club near Olentangy Highlands was founded in 1927.
Brookside Golf and Country Club near Olentangy Highlands was founded in 1927.
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The Olentangy Local School District is experiencing growth

Children often begin their educations at Brookside Elementary, which has a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a B-plus Niche rating. Perry Middle School students are 59% proficient in math and 63% in reading. The school has a B Niche rating. Teens move on to Thomas Worthington High School, which has an 87% graduation rate and an A-minus Niche rating. Thomas Worthington is undergoing a renovation that should be completed in 2026. Many students are currently learning in modular classrooms, while some students still attend classes within the school. WBNS 10TV reports that the Olentangy Local School District is expecting a 20% increase in enrollment over the next decade.
Many Students from Olentangy Highlands attend Thomas Worthington High School.
Many Students from Olentangy Highlands attend Thomas Worthington High School.
Perry Middle School in Olentangy Highlands is rated B by Niche.
Perry Middle School in Olentangy Highlands is rated B by Niche.
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Single-family houses developed between the 1970s and 80s

“The average square footage of the houses here is about 2,665 square feet,” says Realtor Glenn Moog, who sells property in Olentangy Highlands with Keller Williams Capital Partners. “Also, the price per square foot is under $200, which is a great bargain.” The neighborhood consists of single-family homes built in the 1970s and 1980s. The majority of the houses are New Traditionals that are worth between $470,000 and $1 million. Assessors value the neighborhood brick Colonial Revival-style houses at between $480,000 and $900,000 and its Tudor Revival-style homes at between $500,000 and $600,000. According to Risk Factor, the residential flood risk in Olentangy Highlands is minor compared to the bordering Linworth Village, where the flood risk is moderate.
Homes in Olentangy Highlands have very private back yards with mature trees.
Homes in Olentangy Highlands have very private back yards with mature trees.
A brick home in Olentangy Highlands features a manicured front yard.
A brick home in Olentangy Highlands features a manicured front yard.
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Fine dining and retail shopping

There are multiple restaurants along West Granville Road, just south of the neighborhood. Cameron’s America Bistro is a fine dining establishment that serves dishes like wagyu steak, seared duck breast and braised short ribs. The atmosphere is made up of hanging lights that softly illuminate its polished granite bar and elegant seating arrangements. Tomatillos Authentic Mexican offers a colorful interior with casual digs and spicy dishes. Patrons of Borgata Pizza Cafe enjoy Tuscan pesto bread, chicken cutlets and tiramisu. The restaurant has industrial chic digs and patio seating. Three miles west, the Festival Centre has stores like Whole Foods, Target, PetSmart, Kohl’s and Michaels.
The residents of Olentangy Highlands enjoy shopping at Fresh and Thyme Farmers Market.
The residents of Olentangy Highlands enjoy shopping at Fresh and Thyme Farmers Market.
Tomatillos Mexican Restaurant  near Olentangy Highlands is a great place for lunch or dinner.
Tomatillos Mexican Restaurant near Olentangy Highlands is a great place for lunch or dinner.
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Buckeyes games and downtown entertainment

Ohio Stadium is less than 9 miles south of Olentangy Highlands. The stadium, which holds over 100,000 screaming fans, is home to the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. Residents catch new film releases at the Marcus Cinema, about 4 miles northeast of Olentangy Highlands. The King of Clubs, about 4 miles east, is an 850-person-capacity music venue that hosts grunge and metal bands. An indoor rock climbing facility called Vertical Adventures is 5 miles east of the neighborhood. The downtown is home to Nationwide Arena, which hosts acts like Weezer and the Black Keys.
Marcus Cinema movie theater is located only 10 minutes away from Olentangy Highlands.
Marcus Cinema movie theater is located only 10 minutes away from Olentangy Highlands.
Downtown Columbus is located about 12 miles south from Olentangy Highlands.
Downtown Columbus is located about 12 miles south from Olentangy Highlands.
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Getting around Columbus

Residents have direct access to Ohio State Route 315 and U.S. Route 23. "If there’s an accident, you don’t get gridlocked,” Barton says. Residents travel 12 miles south to Downtown Columbus via Ohio State Route 315. The freeway passes through the eastern side of the neighborhood and is noisy for people who live alongside it. There are public bus stops along Linworth Road on the neighborhood’s western border. Interstate 270, or Columbus’ outer belt, is less than 2 miles north. Olentangy Highlands’ streets are lined with sidewalks. John Glenn International Airport is less than 17 miles southeast of Olentangy Highlands.

Crime

The neighborhood's CAP Index crime score is 1/10, compared to a 4/10 national average.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John Glenn Columbus International

26 min drive

Bus

Linworth Rd & State Route 161

Bus

Linworth Rd & Loch Ness Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Olentangy Highlands US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Olentangy Highlands Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$424,900
Median Sale Price
$282,395
Median Single Family Sale Price
$424,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$282,395
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$223

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
581
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,792
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,101
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
1,506
Median Age
47
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.8%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$170,661
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$186,584

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
73.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
18''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

8 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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